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Saving for children: A goal-based guide to Trump Accounts, 529s, Roth IRAs and custodial accounts Someone seeing an ad for Trump Accounts might wonder: How is this different from the 529 plan and custodial account I already set up? Why would I open a retirement account for my 5-year-old? Those questions get to the real issue: These accounts aren’t interchangeable, and the right choice depends on what you’re trying to accomplish. Many American families are trying to balance two priorities: sav...
August 3, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA), operator of MAX Transit, is proud to announce it has received two national awards from the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) during the organization's 55th National Meeting & Training Conference in Washington, D.C. The awards were presented on July 28, 2026, during COMTO's annual Industry Awards Ceremony, which recognizes outstanding leadership, innovation, and excellence across...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) today introduced the Postal Executive Responsibility, Fiscal Oversight, and Results-based Management (PERFORM) Act. The legislation would ensure the Postmaster General's performance pay reflects actual performance by prohibiting bonuses when the United States Postal Service (USPS) fails to meet basic financial, operational, or reporting standards. "In just about any profession, you don't get rewarded for...
August 3, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr. joined Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald of the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division, other Department of Justice leaders, and federal and state law enforcement partners for a press conference announcing a series of significant fraud enforcement actions across the Southeastern United States. The Northern District of Alabama was one of the few chosen to speak at the press event due to the recent...
MOBILE, AL – Natalia Mitchell of Fairhope, Alabama, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for tampering with evidence in a federal drug conspiracy. According to court documents, on the evening of October 8, 2025, a federal defendant called Mitchell on a recorded telephone line from the Baldwin County Corrections Center. During the call, the defendant instructed Mitchell to remove drugs and a firearm from the defendant's property and deliver them to another individual. Mitchell stated that she h...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Two men have been charged in federal court for their alleged roles in a scheme to acquire and sell counterfeit United States postage stamps. On April 21, 2026, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging John Patrick Best, 55, of Hoschton, Georgia, and Kevin Douglas Padgett, 48, of Phenix City, Alabama, with conspiracy to commit money laundering related to the purchase and distribution of large quantities of counterfeit postage stamps. The indictment further charges...
August 4, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin responded to critics by releasing a statement claiming that under his leadership, "Immigration and Customs Enforcement is turning up the heat on criminal illegal aliens to fulfill President Donald Trump's promise to make America safe again." "With more than a month of summer left, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is turning up the heat on criminal illegal aliens to fulfill President Don...
5 cybersecurity regulations healthcare organizations can't afford to overlook in 2026 As AI and automation increasingly become embedded into healthcare operations, securing these technologies becomes critical, especially for organizations managing protected health information (PHI), which are frequent targets for cybersecurity threats such as data breaches and unauthorized access. To safeguard this sensitive data, regulatory agencies like the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (...
Forecast: US job market poised for improvement in Q3, especially for certain experienced workers The US job market is showing signs of stabilization after several years of uneven hiring and uncertainty, according to a new Q3 job forecast. Published in a job market report from professional services company Toptal, the forecast projects conditions for several key areas of the U.S. labor market: all nonfarm job openings, professional services job openings, and information services (i.e.,...
Sundry Photography // Shutterstock Montgomery mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and price growth has remained relatively modest. Affordability is still a key issue and is limiting...
Sundry Photography // Shutterstock Mobile mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and price growth has remained relatively modest. Affordability is still a key issue and is limiting activit...
Andriy Blokhin // Shutterstock Huntsville mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and price growth has remained relatively modest. Affordability is still a key issue and is limiting activit...
Sundry Photography // Shutterstock Daphne mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and price growth has remained relatively modest. Affordability is still a key issue and is limiting activit...
Alena Mozhjer // Shutterstock Birmingham mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and price growth has remained relatively modest. Affordability is still a key issue and is limiting...
Currently, statistics from the Data Center Map show that Alabama has 23 hyperscale data centers currently in operation with a total of 21 more hyperscale data centers being planned for the State of Alabama. Bringing the total number of hyperscale data centers to 44 in Alabama, the Beautiful. With 25 of those hyperscale AI data centers being centered around the Birmingham area. The largest planned data center project in Alabama is the controversial, "Project Marvel" operated by QTS Data Centers...
August 4, 2026 - LUVERNE, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday that Jennifer Knighten, a former office administrator for the Crenshaw County Sheriff's Office, has been convicted and sentenced for stealing nearly $190,000 in public funds during her tenure. Knighten, 54, of Brantley, pleaded guilty to use of office for personal gain, a Class B felony under Alabama law. Prosecutors say Knighten carried out a long-running scheme that diverted $189,596.65 from the...
August 4, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R‑AL) and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R‑KS) have introduced new bipartisan legislation aimed at bolstering rural hospitals and expanding access to federal support for facilities at risk of closure. The Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement Act (REH 2.0) seeks to strengthen the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Medicare designation and ensure more rural communities can maintain essential health care services. The bill would...
Rental property cash flow checklist: 15 ways to increase profit If your rental property is generating income but still feels like it’s costing more than it should, you’re not alone. Many landlords focus on collecting rent without regularly reviewing the dozens of smaller decisions that affect long-term profitability. The good news? Improving rental property cash flow usually isn’t about making one dramatic change. It’s about consistently optimizing rent, reducing unnecessary expenses, planning f...
Governor candidate Francesca Hong bets Wisconsin will embrace Democratic Socialism Early on a Friday morning in June at the 76th annual Musky Fest in Hayward, Wisconsin, a sprawling conversation between state Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison), who is running for governor, and dried gourd vendor Pam Boesch ended with an exchange of pregnancy stories. “I worked in the kitchen at the restaurant until about five hours before my water broke,” said Hong, who has worked as a dishwasher, executive chef an...
5 cybersecurity regulations healthcare organizations can't afford to overlook in 2026 As AI and automation increasingly become embedded into healthcare operations, securing these technologies becomes critical, especially for organizations managing protected health information (PHI), which are frequent targets for cybersecurity threats such as data breaches and unauthorized access. To safeguard this sensitive data, regulatory agencies like the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (...
Sundry Photography // Shutterstock Tuscaloosa mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and price growth has remained relatively modest. Affordability is still a key issue and is limiting...
Alena Mozhjer // Shutterstock Gadsden mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and price growth has remained relatively modest. Affordability is still a key issue and is limiting activity,...
Andriy Blokhin // Shutterstock Florence mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and price growth has remained relatively modest. Affordability is still a key issue and is limiting activity,...
Sundry Photography // Shutterstock Dothan mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and price growth has remained relatively modest. Affordability is still a key issue and is limiting activit...
Sundry Photography // Shutterstock Decatur mid-year housing market review Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and price growth has remained relatively modest. Affordability is still a key issue and is limiting...
